Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) is an investment management company founded in 1947. It offers a range of mutual funds and investment products globally, serving individual and institutional investors. The company is known for its diversified investment strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets through its Franklin Templeton brand.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.32 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 20 days on October 10, 2025
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 11, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-27 |
| April 11, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
| January 10, 2025 | $0.32 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 |
| October 11, 2024 | $0.31 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Franklin Resources, Inc. has issued 94 dividend payments over the past 21 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 71 days ago, on July 11, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $3 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.35 per share.
Company News
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Western Asset Management Company, Franklin Resources, and Stephen Kenneth Leech, II, alleging misleading statements and unfair investment strategy allocations during the period of January 2021 to October 2023.
Franklin Templeton Canada launched two new index-tracking ETFs: the U.S. Quality Moat Dividend Index ETF (FDIV) and the FTSE India Index ETF (FID), offering low management fees and targeting dividend-paying stocks and Indian market opportunities.
Franklin Resources reported mixed Q3 2025 financial results, with revenue exceeding expectations but declining year-over-year. The company saw improvements in alternative investments and ETF platforms, with a focus on cost management and strategic acquisitions.
The Federal Reserve has kicked off an easing cycle, signaling more rate cuts ahead. The article highlights three rate-sensitive stocks - Franklin Resources, Kroger, and Textron - that have historically performed well in the three months following the first rate cut of an easing cycle.
Lazard's (LAZ) AUM balance in April 2024 rises 1.7% on the back of market and foreign exchange appreciation, partially offset by net outflows.
